Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Diesel Automatic L494. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Deep rumbling or knocking from low in the engine, especially when accelerating; oil warning light or sudden cut-out can follow.
Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently and again uphill or under moderate load with the windows down.
£8,000
Engine warning light, restricted performance, rough idle, flat acceleration or repeated limp mode.
Drive from low speed with light and medium throttle after the engine has warmed up.
£1,200
One corner sitting low, slow height changes, suspension fault messages or a harsh ride after startup.
Start the car after it has been parked, let it settle, then drive over a few small bumps and use the normal height controls if fitted.
£1,400
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 Diesel Automatic L494, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually